| 10/31/2006 - Calming Influence |
| If you're coming off a stressful day, rather than chewing the scenery and ordering yourself to calm down, you might try fixing a beverage that, according to a new study, really does have the ability to smooth out stress. |
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| 10/31/2006 - Drug Company Promotion Targets Animated Movie |
| Whenever Pixar or Disney release an animated film, you can be sure there will be commercial tie-ins with McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, etc. - along with plenty of toys, books, cereals - the list is endless. |
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| 10/30/2006 - Celiac Disease May be Linked to Cognitive Decline |
| New research from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine reveals how celiac disease - a fairly common autoimmune disorder - may be at the root of some cases of cognitive impairment. |
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| 10/27/2006 - Discussion: Colonoscopy Procedures |
| If you describe colonoscopy to someone who's unfamiliar with the procedure, chances are the novice won't find the prospect very appealing. |
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| 10/26/2006 - Liver Health |
| An HSI member named Richard writes: "Do you have information on natural remedies for liver cancer or cirrhosis?" |
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| 10/25/2006 - Tropic of Cancer |
| "A closer study of the action of solar radiation on the body might well reveal the nature of cancer immunity." |
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| 10/25/2006 - Crawford Pleads Guilty to Conflict of Interest Violations |
| With so many scandals dominating the evening news these days, you might have missed this little tidbit: Last week, former FDA Commissioner Lester Crawford pleaded guilty to a violation of conflict-of-interest laws. |
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| 10/24/2006 - Deadly New Strain of Bacteria Examined |
| About two weeks ago, some alarming news came out of the annual meeting of the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA). |
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| 10/24/2006 - Finding Doctors Who Offer Alternative Treatments |
| Intravenous ascorbic acid (IAA) therapy for cancer is a controversial treatment, so it's not surprising that doctors who are knowledgeable about administering the treatment may be hard to find. |
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| 10/23/2006 - Health Benefits of Nuts |
| When you regularly include nuts in your diet, you're anything but nuts, because they deliver an abundance of healthy nutrients. In fact, new studies show how key components in two types of nuts help support cardiovascular health. |
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| 10/23/2006 - Prostate Cancer Treatment may have Side Effects |
| Men take note: A common hormone therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer may prompt other serious health problems. |
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| 10/20/2006 - Discussion: Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
| Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and diverticulitis share some common symptoms: abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. No surprise then that an HSI member named V.I. would like to address these problems before they occur. |
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| 10/19/2006 - Intravenous Vitamin C |
| Have you ever felt thorough satisfaction and sputtering anger at the very same moment? That's how I felt when I read a recent Asbury Park Press (APP) article about the use of intravenous ascorbic acid (IAA) in the treatment of cancer. |
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| 10/19/2006 - Salmon: Farm Raised vs. Wild |
| Here's another good reason to choose wild salmon over farmed salmon: Salmon farming may have a disastrous effect on salmon in the wild. |
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| 10/18/2006 - Benefits of Curcumin |
| Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could set loose inside your body a microscopic cleaning crew that would hunt down and remove harmful microorganisms and waste products? |
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| 10/18/2006 - Abraham Cherrix Update |
| Abraham is the Virginia teenager who suddenly found himself in the national spotlight last summer when he refused to undergo chemotherapy to treat Hodgkin's disease. |
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| 10/17/2006 - Same Time Next Year |
| Yes, it's that time of year again. The flu fear talk is ratcheting up, vaccine supplies will be abundant in some areas and meager in others, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will send mixed signals and bewildering messages. |
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| 10/17/2006 - Marijuana Might Prevent Alzheimer's |
| A recent laboratory study conducted by researchers at the Scripps Research Institute found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the active chemical in marijuana) might block formation of the enzyme that leads to amyloid plaque buildup in the brain. |
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| 10/16/2006 - Naturally Krafty |
| "Kraft Foods has taken another step in the direction of health and wellness," according to a report from NutraIngredients-USA. Riiiight. And when I walk up a flight of stairs I take another step in the direction of the moon. |
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| 10/16/2006 - Moderate Drinking may Benefit Older Women |
| Older women who drink alcohol in moderation are generally healthier than older women who don't drink, according to the results of a new Australian study. |
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| 10/13/2006 - Discussion: Edema |
| An HSI member named Erlyle writes: "Does anyone know why people often suffer from edema as they get older?" |
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| 10/12/2006 - Day-After Effects of Sleep Aids |
| We all have occasional rough nights, followed by even rougher mornings, but morning-after psychomotor impairment might become all too common for regular users of sleeping aids. |
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| 10/12/2006 - Diabetics Take Note |
| The title of a report from a meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology neatly sums up an important warning for all diabetics: "New Study Confirms Diabetics Face Significantly Higher Risks Of Colorectal Cancer." |
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| 10/11/2006 - Step Away from the Cell Phone |
| The cell phone user logs in about 13 hours of calling time each month. And according to the industry survey that produced that statistic, cell phone users between 18 and 24 spend an average of nearly 22 hours per month on their cell phones. |
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| 10/11/2006 - Mushrooms Contain Powerful Antioxidants |
| One way to keep your immune system working at optimum levels is by increasing your intake of antioxidant-rich foods. New research shows that mushrooms should be nominated for a spot high on that list. |
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| 10/10/2006 - Can vitamins help prevent Alzheimer's disease? |
| Many HSI members are well aware that an elevated level of homocysteine (an amino acid) increases the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular problems. |
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| 10/10/2006 - Onions for Tinnitus? |
| Well…maybe. An HSI member named PB writes: "Can you please give me the information on using onions for curing tinnitus (noise in the ears)?" |
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| 10/09/2006 - Natural Treatment for Psoriasis? |
| In psoriasis, skin cells multiply too rapidly, resulting in unsightly, itchy rashes. Complicating matters is the fact that psoriasis is still poorly understood, has no certain cause, and is considered by conventional medicine to be incurable. |
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| 10/09/2006 - New Migraine Research |
| Migraine patients may have a new strategy for minimizing headaches. Italian researchers at the University of Turin investigated the confirmed link between migraines and an increased risk of blood vessel-related disorders such as high blood pressure. |
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| 10/06/2006 - Discussion Topic: Ear Candles |
| Put a candle in your ear and light it? Sounds like an odd thing to do. But when the candle is a hollow cone of wax-covered linen, it's not just any candle, it's an ear candle. |
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| 10/05/2006 - Standing Guard |
| "Strengthen immunity and lots of problems go away." That insight comes from a previous e-Alert in which HSI Panelist Allan Spreen, M.D., discussed the merits of combining vitamin E and the mineral selenium. |
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| 10/04/2006 - Cholesterol and Triglycerides |
| Millions of people have high cholesterol, but only a small fraction of them understand why triglycerides are a dangerous part of the cholesterol picture, according to a new survey of doctors and patients. |
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